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Newspaper
The Abilene Reflector
Location
Abilene, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1887
Page
8
An old city ad notes John M Gleissner's Drug Store on the east side of Broadway and Third Street offering prescription compounding services as part of The Reflector publication.
Abilene reflections from 1887 discuss G A R reunion travel by four U P chartered cars, busy local dry goods stores, a correction about a Miss Bonnell social, and near rail line interactions between U P Santa Fe and Rock Island. It notes Santa Fe trains to Manchester starting that day and promotes local theater and political notices in Dickinson County Kansas.
Mrs John Simpson of South Abilene died about 10 o clock this morning after several weeks illness. She was a member of the Woman's Relief Corp which will conduct the burial services though the funeral time is not yet set. A card from Nevada Missouri dated Sept 15 87 informs of Lula's death from malarial fever after a twenty day illness. Burglary occurred at the Johntz home while the family attended church with entry via east porch window. valuables including a necklace and rings were taken. Authorities are seeking the criminals.
A special G A R meeting at Abilene Post 63 quarters is set for Wednesday Sept 21 to finalize arrangements for the St Louis encampment. Members are urged to attend in uniform if possible and enjoy gardens and attractions including a cemetery excursion for badge wearers.
About 500 track layers gathered at the Santa Fe depot. The line to Manchester was completed at 5:30 yesterday evening and trains are switching there today. Regular passenger service to Manchester is planned for Monday. Eight sidetracks exist at Abilene yards with two more under construction. A 32-car stock train pulled from Buckeye side track. Buckner to lead large crew to finish Concordia branch toward Salina. The Minneapolis line referenced.
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